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International Dentist Education Program (2-year D.D.S.)

IDEP D.D.S.

The IDEP offers qualified graduates of foreign dental schools the opportunity to earn the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Students begin by participating in an introduction-prep course that prepares students for success!  This hybrid course consists of interactive online training that will update your dental knowledge.  The second part of the course has customized hands-on training taught by specialists and content experts.  This is geared to maximize your clinical skills and prepare you for integration into the clinic. After participating in this course, you will be integrated with traditional third-year dental students for the remainder of your studies.  The training you receive in this program will allow you to earn a DDS degree and challenge state or regional board examinations.  This will allow you to practice in the United States.

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry Graduate: Bhagyashree Patki

  • Academics

    The IDEP offers qualified graduates of foreign dental programs the opportunity to earn the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UT Health San Antonio. IDEP will allow you to complete a D.D.S. degree . The training you'll receive will allow you to take state

  • How to Apply

    IDEP has its own admissions and application forms and does not participate in CAAPID. Apply now using the IDEP application.

  • Clinical Experience

    Our students learn how to conduct patient care within our General Practice Group clinics.

  • Tuition

    Dental school tuition may vary depending on coursework and academic needs. Data is an estimate and subject to change.

  • Paying for School

    Grants, loans and financial aid for dental school are available.

  • Office of International Services

    You must first be accepted to the School of Dentistry. The Office of International Services suggests you apply for an F-1 visa; we will send your F Certificate of Eligibility Application.

Program at a glance

Requirements

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  • For additional details contact: IDEP@uthscsa.edu
  • CE Courses Offered to IDEP Students

Application Deadlines

  • Application Cycle Opens February 7
  • Closes July 1

The faculty wrote my books

Most of the textbooks that I was exposed to were written by people from the school here. They are the people who wrote the books that I studied from in a different continent.
Mohamed Imam , B.D.S., D.D.S., AEGD resident, IDEP program participant
Mohamed Imam, BDS, DDS, AEGD Resident

Quick facts

  • 100 dentists graduate

    from the School of Dentistry each year.

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